JESSE MARVIN PRIBBENOW

Jesse Marvin Pribbenow Jesse Marvin Pribbenow died in Dothan in the early morning of October 7, 2009 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 58. He requested that a memorial service not be held and that his body be gifted to South Alabama School of Medicine. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana on August 16, 1951, he was adopted into his loving Jasper, Alabama home where he lived much of his life. Jesse lived a full life few would have the courage to attempt with many careers and endeavors. An accomplished musician and singer/song- writer, he performed many years as a young adult including studio music. He retrained in many fields over the years to accommodate a variety of careers as a computer programmer, cameraman, laboratory technologist, carpenter, boat builder in Maine, oyster fisherman, and radioman during his Navy service. His last "hobby turned career" led him to develop a career as a commercial truck driver to see the country until his illness forced his retirement. Jesse held an intense interest in classical music and history as well as a desire to continually learn. Even as his death approached, he would be found taking notes during a video lecture series on DVD. In the last 18 months of his life, he was able to call Dothan his home and was supported by many of the wonderful people of Do-than as well as the excellent care and compassion of the staff and volunteers of Covenant Hospice. He reconnected with many past friends and made new ones. His had an interesting life. His parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Albert Pribbenow of Jasper, AL and his brother, Bert Pribbenow of Birmingham, AL, preceded him in death. Jesse probably would have suggested, "In lieu of flowers, please enjoy your life today. It's your greatest gift." Southern Heritage Funeral Home and Crematory, (334) 702-1712, is in charge of arrangements. Sign the guest book at www.dothaneagle.com.


This obituary was originally published in the Dothan Eagle.